“E2 Research’s new report states: Money and war motivate Ukrainian seasonal workers in Finland”

Ukrainian seasonal workers in Finland want to earn money both to secure their livelihoods and to aid their home country. The ongoing war has increased communication between seasonal workers, their families, and Finnish farm owners. Farms have provided employment and security.

These findings stem from a recent study that examined the situation of Ukrainian seasonal workers and their families in Finland…

The wages earned from seasonal work in Finland significantly exceed the Ukrainian wage levels…

The interviewees mention that farm owners contacted their seasonal workers and offered accommodation in Finland before the start of the harvest season…

… Many former seasonal workers, especially men, asked if their relatives or families could travel to Finland and seek refuge on the farms…

Ukrainians have also had negative experiences in Finland. Some of the interviewees expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment they received on the farms…

Many interviewed seasonal workers mention having used brokers' assistance in finding employment, especially during their first year of seasonal work….

Several seasonal workers criticize the high cost of broker services, especially during the first time. The activities of brokers have also been associated with uncertainties and even fraud…